1. Personal: Authentication of the Message and the Messenger  ( 1:1⁠–⁠2:21 )

a. Introduction  ( 1:1⁠–⁠9 )

i.   Paul’s Greeting to the Galatians  ( 1:1⁠–⁠5 )

ii.  No Other Gospel  ( 1:6⁠–⁠9 )

b. Authentication of the Messenger  ( 1:10⁠–⁠24 )

i.   Gospel Not According to Man  ( 1:10⁠–⁠12 )

ii.  Former Life and Conversion  ( 1:13⁠–⁠17 )

iii. Paul’s Reputation  ( 1:18⁠–⁠24 )

1. In Jerusalem  ( 1:18⁠–⁠20 )

2. The Churches in Judea  ( 1:21⁠–⁠24 )

c. Authentication of the Message  ( 2:1⁠–⁠21 )

i.   The Council at Jerusalem  ( 2:1⁠–⁠10 )

ii.  Paul Confronts Cephas  ( 2:11⁠–⁠21 )

2. Doctrinal: Justification  ( 3:1⁠–⁠4:31 )

a. Faith and Belief  ( 3:1⁠–⁠9 )

i.   Who Has Bewitched You?  ( 3:1⁠–⁠5 )

ii.  The Faith of Abraham  ( 3:6⁠–⁠9 )

b. Christ Has Redeemed Us  ( 3:10⁠–⁠14 )

c. The Purpose of the Law  ( 3:15⁠–⁠25 )

d. Sons through Faith in Christ  ( 3:26⁠–⁠4:31 )

i.   Sons of Abraham by Faith  ( 3:26⁠–⁠29 )

ii.  Sons and Heirs  ( 4:1⁠–⁠7 )

iii. Paul’s Concern for the Galatians  ( 4:8⁠–⁠20 )

iv. Hagar and Sarah: Sons of Promise vs. Sons of Flesh  ( 4:21⁠–⁠31 )

3. Practical: A Life of Justification  ( 5:1⁠–⁠6:18 )

a. Freedom in Christ  ( 5:1⁠–⁠15 )

b. Walking by the Spirit  ( 5:16⁠–⁠26 )

c. Carry One Another’s Burdens  ( 6:1⁠–⁠10 )

d. Final Warnings and Blessings  ( 6:11⁠–⁠18 )